Previous Page. Next Page. Chapters Table of Contents 5 Displays Mini owner's manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s pages. Bmw cooper mini convertible cooper owner's manual pages. Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- nance information.

Order No. Page 5: Table Of Contents Contents The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants. Page 10 Online Edition for Part no. Page 15 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in the indicator areas 1 and 2.

Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on. Page 16 Around the center console Online Edition for Part no. Page 18 Online Edition for Part no. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur- Remote control with integrated key rently in use.

Page 22 Press and hold the button until the display Switch on the ignition, refer to page Page Manual Operation Briefly press the button to select: Commission regulations. Page Unlocking And Opening ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end Switch on the ignition, refer to page Opening and closing: from inside Press and hold the button until the display changes.

Page 25 locks the vehicle after some time if no Fold the rear seat bench upward. Comparison to standard remote controls In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on Page 27 If the vehicle detects that a remote control The vehicle can roll. The hazard Convenient access may malfunction due to local warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal radio waves. Page 29 After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be raised.

In this case, have the system initialized. Closing manually Page Adjustments Adjustments Sitting safely Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

In con- Adjust the head restraint in such a way junction with the safety belts, the head restraints that its center is at approx. Page Lumbar Support Backrest incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.

Page Height Adjustment Height adjustment Pull up the lever on the seat backrest, arrow 1. To raise: pull up. The backrest folds forward. To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down. Slide the seat forward, arrow 2. Removing Previous position Pull up as far as it will go. Airbags complement the specially trained personnel working in accor- safety belt as an additional safety device, but dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- they do not represent a substitute.

To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when Move the steering wheel to the preferred you are driving at night: distance and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.

Turn the knob. Swing the lever back up. Page Transporting Children Safely In general, every seat in your MINI, with the exception of the driver's seat, can be used to On the front passenger's seat install child restraint systems for children of all Page 36 Placement of the tether strap Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way.

When installing and using a LATCH child's seat, comply with the system manufac- turer's operating and safety instructions. Individual electrical consumers can operate. Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed Move the selector lever to position P. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it slight resistance has to be overcome. Sport program and manual operation To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you are ready to Page Sport Button Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a bulb has failed. Page Wiper System Indicating a turn briefly Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn. Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point. Page 43 If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time In cars equipped with an alarm system, the between wipes is controlled automatically and headlamps cannot be cleaned when the bonnet depends on the intensity of the rainfall.

The sen- is open. Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames, and store it in the tightly closed original container, well out of the reach of chil- dren. Comply with the instructions on the con- tainer. Page 45 Increasing speed Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but- ton, the speed increases by approx. Accelerating using the button Press and hold button 3.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. Page Everything Under Control Everything under control Odometer, outside tem- The outside temperature then appears in the bottom display. When the vehicle is parked To display the time, outside temperature and odometer briefly after the key is removed from the ignition lock Page Computer Average fuel consumption Approx.

To set the corresponding units of measure, refer Reserve to Formats and units of measure on page Page Initializing Flat Tire Monitor Current fuel consumption To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving style is Current vehicle speed conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions.

Page 50 Press and hold the button until the display Briefly press the button in the turn indicator changes. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

Press and hold the button until the display changes. Page Service Requirements The extent of service work required can be vidual service items, refer to the following read out from the remote control by your information.

MINI Dealer. Clock Press and hold the button until the display changes. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the Setting the time symbol and "SET" Press the button to set the minutes. The concept Wait for the display to change. The settings are stored. The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys- tems monitored. Page 54 Other Check Control messages are automatically Hold the button down. Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding message is displayed.

Briefly press the button to check for other messages. Wait this short period before Driving stability control driving. Page 56 Rapid braking causes the system to automati- cally develop maximum braking force. The sys- Press the button repeatedly until the indicator tem helps keep the braking distance to a mini- lamp for the ASC or DSC comes on.

Page 57 Driving on snowy or slippery road surface not necessary to use the parking brake for this. Page 58 Dealer. Page 60 The front and side airbags for the front pas- passenger seat unless they are specifically rec- senger are not activated.

Do not place any items under the seat which Operational readiness of airbag system could press against the seat from below. When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the head- lamps come on.

The low beams remain switched on indepen- dent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the fog lamps If the daytime running lamps are activated, The function is deactivated. Press the button briefly. Press the switch. The color changes in stages, ultimately to orange. The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue.

Page Climate Climate Equipment versions Air vents Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your Airflow directed toward the windshield and MINI may contain an air conditioner or an auto- side windows matic climate control Air to the upper body area Air conditioner Air to the footwell Automatic climate control Online Edition for Part no. Page Air Conditioner Air conditioner Air flow rate Rear window defroster Cooling function Air distribution Recirculated-air mode Windshield heating Temperature Air flow rate If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces, switch off the Adjust the air flow rate.

The higher the recirculated-air mode and, if necessary, switch rate, the more effective the heating or on the cooling function or increase the air flow Page Automatic Climate Control Set air flow rate to the maximum level. Microfilter Set air distribution to position The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The Condensation is removed from the windows microfilter is changed by your MINI Dealer dur- ing routine maintenance work. Page 70 The microfilter captures dust and pollen.

The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro- tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page Page Practical Interior Accessories 15 sec- For additional information, please contact your onds, alter the distance.

MINI Dealer or call: To program other original hand-held trans- You can also obtain information on the Internet mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4. Page Glove Compartment The corresponding memory button 1 is now The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. You can operate the system with the engine Clearing stored programs running or with the ignition switched on.

Page 73 Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio recordings over the vehicle loudspeakers. The volume and tone settings can be adjusted via the car radio, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.

When leaving the vehicle, always The window opens until you release the take the ignition key with you. Tap the button: First the rear windows, then the front windows open automatically. Tapping the switch again stops the operation.

To close the windows: Press the button. First the rear windows, then the front windows close until the button is released. Do not use force to close the glass sunroof from its raised position, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged. Push the switch backwards to the resisWhen leaving the vehicle, remove the tance point. Otherwise children could operthe switch is held in this position.

Push the switch backwards past the resistance point. The glass sunroof opens automatically. INDEX To raise You can continue using the glass sunroof for a limited period as long as no one opens either of the doors.

Observe the glass sunroof while it is closing, to make sure that no one is injured. It is recommended that you close the convertible top whenever the vehicle is parked. DATA So that you can get the most enjoyment out of your MINI Convertible, please observe the following tips: Driving off before an opening or closing procedure is completely finished can lead to damage or personal injury.

Make sure that the convertible top's travel path is clear and do not reach into the convertible top mechanism during opening or closing procedures, otherwise injuries may result. Keep children away from the swiveling area of the convertible top while it is in operation. The opening or closing procedure is not completely finished; additionally, a signal sounds.

The convertible top cannot be operated. The luggage compartment cover is not in its lower position, refer to page 89, or the loading aid is not correctly locked, refer to page Allow the system to cool down for approx. If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, please remember to have the memory functions reset to their default configuration. If the engine does not start on the first attempt, for instance if the engine is very hot or cold.

Manual transmission Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. Automatic transmission with Steptronic Engage selector lever position P, turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

The parking brake is designed primarily to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked. It operates against the rear wheels. To engage Lever automatically locks in position.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up from ignition key position 2, refer to page To release 1. Pull up slightly 2. Press the button 3.

Push the lever downwards. If, in exceptional circumstances, it should be necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull the lever with excessive 54 Online Edition for Part-No. The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is engaged. The selector lever can be moved out of position P when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: interlock.

Keep your foot on the brake until starting off, otherwise the vehicle will start to move when a drive position is engaged. Select only when the vehicle is completely stopped. The transmission locks to prevent the drive wheels from turning. R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

N Neutral, idle Select this when you are in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll. D Drive: automatic driving position This position is designed for driving under all normal operating conditions. A lock prevents the selector lever from being inadvertently moved into the R and P Under normal operation conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when you drive in positions. To override the lock, press the position D.

Press selector lever once: This switches from the Sport program to the manual mode. M1 to M6 appear in the gear indicator. Malfunction EP appears on the display.

The transmission system is malfunctioning. Avoid high loads. The shift paddles allow the gears to be All selector lever positions can still be changed rapidly and, above all, safely, since engaged; in the forward driving positions, both hands can remain on the steering however, the vehicle can only be driven wheel.

To shift up or down with one of the two Have the system checked immediately. The transmission will only execute upshifts or downshifts that will result in a plausible combination of vehicle speed and engine rpm, e.

The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. When you switch on the fog lamps, For the additional option of activating the the low-beam headlamps remain on lights on one side of the vehicle for parking, regardless of the ambient light. When the refer to Switching on the standing lamps, daytime driving lamps are activated, refer page The stored speed is cleared. To maintain, store and increase speed Press button 3.

The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. Every time you tap the button, the speed increases by approx. Press and hold button 4. With the cruise control active, the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed. If you are already driving with active cruise To continue cruise control control, the speed is decreased by approx.

Press button 1. When the system is activated, press button 2. Speed You can use the cruise control again as can drop on uphill grades if the engine outrequired. Initialization is automatically eration continued when you continue driving. With a light load: and steering maneuvers. Determine which tire is damaged. With a full load: 1. Avoid hard brake ment: applications and steering maneuvers. Do approx. Drive cautiously. In case of cle is not equipped with Run Flat tire pressure loss you must expect changes tires, refer to page If you continue in vehicle handling such as lower track stato drive with a flat tire, a serious accibility during braking, longer braking disdent could result.

The indicator lamp does not come on when the system detects a person of sufficient size sitting correctly on the seat, for example. The front and side airbags for the front passenger are activated. However, the front and side airbags for the front passenger are not activated. Functional status of the front passenger airbags Operational readiness of the airbag system As an example, the illustration shows the indicator lamp for front passenger airbags on the headliner of the MINI.

Starting from ignition key position 1, the warning lamp in the display elements lights up briefly for confirmation that the entire airbag system and the seat belt tensioners are operational. In accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied, the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags shows the functional status of the front and side airbags for the front passenger.

The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sysfront passenger's seat. Place heavy cargo as far forward as possi- unoccupied, fasten each safety belt in the ble, directly behind the backrests, and as opposite buckle.

This provides additional stabilization for the backrests. Lashing eyelets are provided at the inner corners of the luggage compartment for attaching these load-securing devices. Comply with the information enclosed with the load-securing devices. Otherwise, the lack of a secure hold could lead to damage or accidents. When fitting, comply with the manufacturer's instructions. With chains, do not Never exceed the maximum speed for which the winter tires are rated.

Do not use silicon sprays or other silicon-containing care products, otherwise noise and damage could occur. Plastic parts, imitation leather surfaces, headliner, lamp glass, covering glass for the display elements, as well as matt black molded parts: Clean with water and, if necessary, plastic care products.

Do not dampen seats and the headliner. Never use solvents such as lacquer thin- Online Edition for Part-No. For interior cleaning, always open the doors or windows of the vehicle. Do not use any products that are not intended for cleaning the vehicle.